Malaysia auto sales lead in Southeast Asia for second consecutive quarter

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20251121 Chery in Malaysia

A Chery showroom in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The Chinese automaker's sales in Malaysia skyrocketed by 78.2% in the third quarter of 2025 from the previous year. Its competitive prices have attracted consumers who had considered buying Japanese brands. (Photo by Norman Goh)

ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA, NATSUMI KAWASAKI and NORMAN GOH

TOKYO/JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's auto sales exceeded those in Indonesia for the second consecutive quarter, as the decline deepened in ASEAN's largest economy.

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